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Scan Disk function stalls

by dtroisi Apr 26, 2006 2:52AM PDT

In the last few days, when I try to run a scan disk operation, the function starts and then stalls. I then need to restart my machine. I minimize running programs to Explorer and Systray only. I am running Windows Me on a Dell Dimension L933r macine with Pentium III Processor. This problem is very recent and I can't correlate it with any other changes. Prior operation was fine. Can you please advise? Thank you, Dino.

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Have you tried it in Safe Mode.

by caktus Apr 26, 2006 4:06AM PDT

Restart the computer. While the computer is restarting continuousely tap the F8 key until the computer has restarted in Safe Mode.

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Scan Disk Function Stalls

by dtroisi Apr 29, 2006 12:24AM PDT

Thank you for the thought. Yes, running Scan Disk in the safe mode gives the same results. Thk you, DRT

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That's a bad sign. Next test?

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 29, 2006 12:32AM PDT

I would check the hard disk maker's web site for a DRIVE FITNESS TEST. The name of this test will vary but almost all will have a test program to see if the drive is having a problem.

Bob

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